Gibson v. State

OPINION

ROBB, Judge

Following a bench trial, Bobby L. Gibson was convicted of possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. This appeal ensued. We reverse.

Issues 1

Gibson raises the following restated issue for our review: whether the trial court properly denied his motion to suppress the marijuana seized from the warrantless search of his vehicle.

Facts and Procedural History

The facts most favorable to the trial court’s judgment reveal that on June 12, 1999, Sergeant John Cox brought his patrol car to a halt directly behind Gibson’s van which was stopped at a red traffic light. Thereafter,…